Registered Kinesiologist

Overview

We are currently looking for a Kinesiologist (KIN) for a Long Term Care client in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

The Kinesiologist will provide customized and tailored exercise prescription guidance and physical activity recommendations based on resident-centered goals through one-on-one consultation and devise an appropriate follow-up plan within an interdisciplinary team.

• Participate in assessing and prioritizing referrals, ensuring resident(s) meet the criteria to receive treatment and services.
• Perform and document general fitness, functional assessments and cognitive and/or exercise program progress notes for residents.
• Facilitate education sessions such as lift & transfer, body mechanics, active living.
• In collaboration with the physiotherapist, identify and refer complex cases to the physiotherapist for intake, assessment, intervention, and consultation.
• Develop and facilitate cognitive and/or exercise programs; conduct and document pre- and post-program functional and performance assessments.
• Effectively engage residents in participating in their rehabilitation; collaborate with the residents to identify priorities, short-term and long-term goals.
• Participate in clinical huddles, identify and refer to appropriate clinical services and communicate client goals and plan of care within an inter-professional team.
• Conduct self within the legal/ethical/professional obligations and requirements as set out from the College of Kinesiologists.
• Prepare quarterly reports and monitor daily statistical data to ensure statistics are reported to the Ministry of Health in a timely fashion.

• Registered Kinesiologist (Recognized member with the Ontario Kinesiology Association) and in good standing.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to communicate well with the elderly, Physiotherapists/Healthcare Professionals, and teammates.
• Experience working in a Long Term Care or Retirement home would be a definite asset.
• Current police check for the Vulnerable Sector is required.
• Valid TB Test and/or Chest X-Ray is required.

We appreciate all applications; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted. (No Phone Calls).